ZESTY LEMON GRANITA

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A light dessert with a refreshing, icy texture, one taste tester dubbed this "the most lemony thing I've ever eaten"! -Sonya Labbe, Santa Monica, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup water
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup lemon juice
2 fresh thyme sprigs
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and thyme. Transfer to an 8-in. square dish; cool to room temperature., Remove thyme sprigs. Freeze for 1 hour; stir with a fork. Freeze 2-3 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes., Stir granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into dessert dishes. Garnish with lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Mike Fernandez
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This granita was amazing! I used a mix of lemons and limes and it was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Ramjan Bepari
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I've been looking for a good granita recipe and this one is perfect! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it many more times.


Bimala Gywali
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This granita was delicious! I made it with blood oranges and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Efrain Bamos
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I made this granita for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Destine Messer
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This granita was amazing! I used a mix of lemons and limes and it was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Jonathan Bracey
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I've been looking for a good granita recipe and this one is perfect! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it many more times.


Kasey Bates
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This granita was delicious! I made it with blood oranges and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Afonja Hephzibah
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I made this granita for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Aneeq Ansari
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This granita was amazing! I used a mix of lemons and limes and it was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Fardouza Abdi
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I've been looking for a good granita recipe and this one is perfect! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it many more times.


shahab baloch
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This granita was delicious! I made it with grapefruit and it was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Zidi Queen
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I made this granita for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Dave Zumwalt
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This granita was amazing! I used blood oranges and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Napa Extra
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I've made this granita a few times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's the perfect summer treat.


Cherrie Maciel
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This was so refreshing and delicious! I made it with Meyer lemons and it was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


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